Farmer fined after contractor fell 22ft from agri building July 2, 2020 Rural Life A farmer has been fined in Carlow District Court today, Thursday, July 2, after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety regulations which…
Farm safety inspections down by over 50% in 2020 June 23, 2020 Rural Life The number of farm safety inspections conducted so far in 2020 is down by more than 50% compared to the same time last…
HSA seeking young people for farm safety survey June 22, 2020 Rural Life The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is looking for people aged between 16 and 20 for a survey on farm safety. The HSA…
Man killed in farm accident in Co. Kilkenny June 19, 2020 Rural Life A man has died following a farm accident in Co. Kilkenny earlier today, Friday, June 19, authorities have confirmed. The Health and Safety…
Department and HSA in talks over meat plant safety monitoring June 12, 2020 Beef The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is in talks with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) to ensure that the Government’s…
Investigation launched following fatal farm accident in Galway June 8, 2020 Rural Life An investigation has been launched by authorities after a man was killed in a farm accident in Co. Galway last night, Sunday, June…
HSA on a mission to identify ‘reckless’ TikTok ‘outliers’ May 29, 2020 Rural Life The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has said it “will do everything in its power” to identify the individuals who engaged in the…
Calls for zero-tolerance approach for TikTok ‘pranks’ May 26, 2020 Rural Life Recent videos to emerge on social media platforms such as TikTok have prompted an angry and concerned response from industry stakeholders. Both the…
Man brought to hospital following accident on Cork farm May 19, 2020 Rural Life Investigations are underway after a man was brought to hospital following a workplace accident on a farm in Co. Cork. The incident occurred…
5-year-old boy dies after falling from trailer April 6, 2020 Rural Life A five-year-old boy has died after falling from a trailer on a farm in Co. Roscommon yesterday, Sunday, April 5. Gardaí confirmed to AgriLand…
Farmers who don’t use safety equipment ‘have 49% higher risk’ of accident April 1, 2020 Rural Life Farm safety and the need to reduce all risks of an accident is especially important at present – with hospitals and the health…
Mountbellew to host Valentine’s Day farm safety event February 10, 2020 Rural Life A half-day farm safety event is set to take place for farmers and their families on Friday, February 14, at Mountbellew Agricultural College.…
‘Too many chances taken with freshly calved cows’ – HSA January 26, 2020 Rural Life Senior inspector for agriculture safety with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Pat Griffin has warned farmers: “There’s no such thing as a…
HSA to begin ‘farm-inspection campaign’ next Monday January 24, 2020 Rural Life The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has announced plans to carry out 300 on-farm inspections beginning on Monday, January 27. A statement from…
Secure spreading: Safety is key when putting out slurry January 13, 2020 Rural Life Following the lifting of the annual ban on slurry and fertiliser spreading, and the beginning of the open period today, Monday, January 13,…
Farming the most dangerous sector in 2019 with 20% rise in fatalities January 10, 2020 Rural Life Farming was still the most dangerous sector in the country, according to the latest figures released by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA),…
HSA to commence ATV public consultation this month November 4, 2019 Agri-Business The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has issued a request for comments and observations by written submission on draft safety, health and welfare…
‘Farming is still the most dangerous job in Ireland’ – Minister Breen September 17, 2019 National Ploughing Championships 2019 The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) launched a new farming publication entitled ‘Confined Spaces in Agriculture’, during the official opening of its Farm…
